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  4. ADMIN
    At the age of just 19, Sania Mirza played her first Grand Slam tournament. Months later, she became the first Indian woman to win a WTA title. And, in 2006, she became the first female Indian to be seeded in a Grand Slam event. The early feats of Mirza surely put her on the map, especially in a country where cricket overshadowed other sports.
    If the early promise of a young teen turned heads, Mirza's unmatched feats that followed in her illustrious career further allowed the Indian tennis sensation to build a legacy capable of inspiring generations to come. While many are well versed with her feats and achievements, little is known about the countless hurdles she had to overcome in her career.
    Amongst all the struggles she had to go through, the biggest, and arguably the most endearing, was becoming a mother. The Indian tennis star had taken a break from tennis after undergoing surgery in 2017. She later extended the break and announced her pregnancy. On 30th October 2018, Sania and her hubby Shoaib Malik welcomed a baby boy, Izhaan, into their family.
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     Owing to her personal commitments, Mirza's professional career took a hit during her two-year break. Many had written her off, especially after she became a mother, but a 33-year-old Mirza surprised everyone after winning the Doubles title at the WTA Hobart International earlier this January.
    Her inspiring comeback was a testimony to all the hardwork Mirza had put in, resuming her career exactly where she left. Her journey is somewhat similar to that of American star Serena Williams who, too, proved her detractors wrong by a stellar show on the tennis court after embracing motherhood. That's probably why Mirza couldn't stop herself from posting a heartfelt message for Williams on social media.
    . @serenawilliams your story has inspired me to pen this letter. The #BeingSerena documentary echoes my experience and of women worldwide who everyday balance family and personal goals.

    If you are in India, you can catch Being Serena on @DiscoveryPlusIn pic.twitter.com/Xlu9q8vEKb
    — Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) November 25, 2020
    After watching 'Being Serena', a documentary based on William's journey which is now available on Discovery Plus, Mirza penned an open letter to all the mothers out there. "@serenawilliams your story has inspired me to pen this letter. The #BeingSerena documentary echoes my experience and of women worldwide who everyday balance family and personal goals," Mirza tweeted along with a touching letter.
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    In the open letter, titled "An Ode to All Mothers", Mirza said: "Pregnancy and having a baby made me a better person. Pregnancy is something that I had experienced for the first time in my life. I thought about it and I think we all have a certain picture about it but once you experience it, you really understand what it means. It absolutely changes you as a human being".

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    Talking about the physical obstacles she had to fight, Mirza revealed: "Getting back to shape and form after pregnancy can be a challenge and I can relate to Serena and every other woman on that. I think it’s normal for everyone because you don’t know how your body is going to react post-pregnancy and during pregnancy".

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    "Having put-on around 23kgs during my pregnancy, I wasn’t sure if I was ever going to get back to being fit and playing tennis again. However, I lost around 26 kilos with a lot of workout regimes and very strict diets and came back to tennis because that’s what I know, love and do. Finally, when I won at Hobart after coming back it was pretty amazing. I was honestly very proud of myself to have been able to put myself to compete at the highest level again and I think that’s where I was mentally," she added.

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     For decades, women have been forced to let go of their careers and aspirations after becoming mothers. There is little doubt over the challenges motherhood entails, but, in the modern world, women like Mirza and Williams are not only breaking the stereotypes of being a mother, but their respective journeys are an inspiration for all the women who face similar challenges in life.

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    An Oscar nomination is a big deal, maybe not as much as winning the real thing, but valuable nonetheless. The reason that makes the Academy awards so priceless is that it is an acknowledgement of all the hard work that goes behind a film, something that is not restricted to the handiwork of just the actors and director. 
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    For this year, Lijo Jose Pellissery directorial Jallikattu has been selected as India’s official entry under the International Feature Film category at the Oscars. The film is based on the story of a bull escaping a slaughterhouse in a remote village and how the village men gather to hunt him down.
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    Based on the short story Maoist by Hareesh, the film stars Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad and Santhy Balachandran in prominent roles. Speaking about choosing this film to represent India at Oscars this year, FFI Jury Board chairman Rahul Rawail said, “It is a film that really brings out the raw problems which are there in human beings, that is we are worse than animals.” 
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    Jallikattu had first premiered in 2019 at the Toronto International Film Festival. Director Pellissery also ended up winning the best director trophy at the 50th International Film Festival of India in 2019.

    The news about Jallikattu entering the Oscars has thrilled many fans and here's what they're saying:
    India's official entry to the 93rd Academy awards #Jallikattu
    Congratulations to @mrinvicible and the entire team, wishing you the very best 🏻🏻 #oscars2021 @TheAcademy https://t.co/Jgrw7oIRuv
    — Nila Madhab PANDA ନୀଳମାଧବ ପଣ୍ଡା (@nilamadhabpanda) November 25, 2020Very happy that they chose #Jallikattu
    Many many congratulations to the team. pic.twitter.com/AyhAUNC0D9
    — satyendra (@why_satyendra) November 25, 2020Great news coming in after Delhi Crime's win: #Jallikattu by LJP is going to the Oscars.
    We are all aware of the politics of awards (hat tip to The Weeknd here), but well fingers crossed. It is a film that should be watched across the globe as it is so universal in its theme.
    — Vikram Grewal (@vgrewal0) November 25, 2020#Jallikattu is peculiarly captivating and thrilling all the time. It's inimitable story with gripping cinematography has availed it to get entry for the #Oscars. Congratulations to the entire team.

    The contribution of malayalam movies to Indian cinema is unparalleled. pic.twitter.com/NPm5XE5VMB
    — Shubhashis (@shubhashis15) November 25, 2020A very Well made movie like #Jallikattu should be rewarded & recognised widely! Hope this one will get the #Oscars for 🇮🇳 & make everyone proud.
    — Rajesh~DEV. (@iamrajeshjena) November 25, 2020Congratulations to #LijoJosePellissery !!!!! Finally a right choice from the panel #Jallikattu pic.twitter.com/usSWusVpsu
    — BMR (@BANAPUR) November 25, 2020#Jallikattu is India's Entry for Oscars Best decision by the Council.. Except the festive mojo not being it's side, the film has got all the chance to be a nominee (might snatch the big prize too)#LijoJosePellissery & his Co. pic.twitter.com/7OqxFUoRUN
    — Karthick Shivaraman™ (@iskarthi_) November 25, 2020finally, a film that actually deserves it is nominated for the oscars. rlly hoping #jallikattu wins, good luck to the team
    — kshana kshanam stan account (@loserlennon1) November 25, 2020Well deserved !
    Congrats to the whole crew.#Jallikattu to the #Oscars
    — Nidhin Ravi (@nyddh) November 25, 2020
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    Xiaomi has been enjoying its top position in India when it comes to the smartphone shipments market share. The company has great success in the Indian market largely due to its Redmi smartphones. But the company has been trying hard to break out of that 'budget phone maker' bubble for a long time. And with the launch of both the Mi 10 and the Mi10T series, we think the company has done a great job of accomplishing that.
    With the Mi10T Pro 5G, I wanted to see if the company is really capable of breaking into the flagship market in India. Well, I've been using the Mi10T Pro 5G as my primary phone for a month now and I think I am ready to put my money on Xiaomi's flagship phones. Read my full review below to know exactly what I like about the Xiaomi Mi10T Pro -
    Design & Build Quality © MensXP/Karthik Iyer
    Like most people, my expectations from a flagship phone are fairly straightforward. I want the phone to look premium so that people know I am using a flagship device, and I want a solid in-hand feel that, you know, makes me enjoy using it more often. And the Mi10T Pro fits the boat very well, at least for me.
    It may not look like the most sophisticated phone on the market, especially with the amount of smudges and fingerprints it attracts, but it looks very premium with that glass sandwich design. It fits nicely in hand, thanks to the curved edges at the back.
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    On the right, the Mi10T Pro sports a capacitive fingerprint scanner that doubles as a power button. Above that, you'll have the volume rockers as well. The left side of the phone is completely bare. On the top, you'll find a speaker port, IR blaster, and a microphone whereas, on the bottom, you'll see a speaker, microphone, a USB-C port, and the dual SIM card tray.
    If there's one thing that I don't like about the Mi10T Pro design, then it's got to be the camera module. More specifically how much it protrudes from the body itself. I am not a huge fan of using phone cases but it forces me to use a case to protect the module. I also don't like the fact the Mi10T Pro doesn't have an IP rating, but it's not a huge deal-breaker for me and it helps keep the cost of the phone as low as possible.
    Overall, I absolutely love the design and the build quality of the Mi10T Pro. It looks elegant and has a premium in-hand feel. I think this is also a good time to mention how crisp the Mi10T Pro's haptics are. It adds to an already premium feel of the phone and makes me want to use it more. Good job, Xiaomi.
    Display The Mi10T Pro sports a 6.67-inch IPS LCD on the front and it supports up to 144Hz refresh rate. It feels super responsive and you'll immediately notice the difference and appreciate it if you're coming from a regular 60Hz panel. Xiaomi has also included AdaptiveSync technology with which the display dynamically switches between refresh rates depending on the on-screen content. 
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    The AdaptiveSync technology isn't something revolutionary or unheard of. A lot of us use gaming monitors that support this technology as it eliminates tearing and stuttering. But in all fairness, the Mi10T Pro is the first smartphone to have it and I am happy to see it here.
    Thanks to AdaptiveSync tech, the display doesn't always have to run at 144Hz at all times and it can dynamically switch to save battery. I'd say it's an absolute banger of a feature and it acts as a catalyst to save more battery in addition to the power saving features that are built into the phone.
    Speaking of the display itself, I think it's one of the best LCD panels I've ever used. It's probably not as good as the OLED on the Mi 10 but it's got likable color contrast, great viewing angles and it gets adequately bright as well. The panel also supports HDR10, making it great to watch movies and TV shows. Overall, I really like the display of the Mi10T Pro and I couldn't find anything to complain about.
    Performance As expected from a good flagship phone in 2020, the Mi10T Pro is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC along with 8GB RAM and a rapid UFS 3.1 storage. I can confidently say that the phone will breeze through most of the day-to-day tasks without a hiccup. The user experience is also very smooth and the faster storage helps with loading times, be it for an app or while gaming.
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    Part of the reason why I had such a smooth experience while using the phone also has to do with the MIUI software. It's still a heavily-skinned UI but it's not going to hinder your experience. In fact, most of the UI changes from the stock Android experience are very useful and a pleasure to use. MIUI has come a long way from what it used to be back in the days.
    It's a great experience and the performance of the Mi10T Pro is rock solid. Add a high refresh rate panel to that and you get a phone that feels faster than it actually is and it's great.
    Camera The Mi10T Pro sports a promising set of sensors at the back to fulfill your camera needs. It retains the 108MP f/1.7, 26mm, 1/1.33-inch from the Mi 10, and there's a 13MP ultrawide camera with 123-degree FOV and a 5MP macro sensor.
    The images taken from the main 108MP sensor, as expected, looks great. In fact, I was able to take some phenomenal images with minimal effort. The photos have accurate colors, balance contrast and they look quite sharp. I'd say the photos have great details in good lighting conditions.
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    In darker situations, however, the sensor struggles a bit. I noticed that it either struggles to pick up details in shadows or it messed up the exposure when there are multiple light sources in the frame at night. It's not really bad but the photos can certainly look better. You can check out the samples below to see exactly what I am talking about.

    The Night Mode helps quite a bit but I found myself taking pictures without the Night Mode because of how much light the sensor manages to capture by default. I found the pictures to be more accurate and better to look at without the night mode at times. I also had a lot of fun shooting with the macro lens and I am definitely going to be using it more in the future whenever I can just to get a different perspective.
    Battery Life The Mi10T Pro packs a 5,000 mAh battery inside which I think is pretty good for a flagship phone in 2020. Especially with a high refresh rate, anything less than that would've been alarming. But thanks to the AdaptiveSync technology, it's safe to say that the Mi10T Pro goes heavy on the battery. The 33W charger that's included with the phone is also really helpful to quickly fill the tank.
    The Final Say The Mi10T Pro is priced at Rs 39,999 in India. For the price, I think you're getting one of the most balanced flagship phones of 2020. It looks super-premium and it has a stellar display to impress anybody who picks it up and uses it for the first time. It has also powerful internals for solid performance and great battery life to let you enjoy it without worrying about charging. What else do you want from a premium phone?
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    I think the Mi10T Pro is a great option if you're looking to buy a flagship phone in 2020. I bet you'll struggle to find a better flagship at this price and it makes me want to see what Xiaomi has to offer in the future in the flagship space. I think Xiaomi is indeed ready to make a name for itself in the premium segment of the smartphone market in India.

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    If you are a fan of history embedded in some good fiction, then you’ve probably binge watched The Crown already. One of the most stunning visually aesthetic shows mixed with the brilliance of some great acting, the season 4 for this much coveted show was seriously keeping fans in a frenzy. If you are done with the show but not yet fully recovered with the royal hangover, here are 6 recommendations for you to try:

    1. Downton AbbeyThis is an anglophile classic that has been watched by most people who already love The Crown. The show follows the life of an aristocratic family known as the Crawley family. The chapters begin from the Titanic disaster, and later chronicle the lives of family members through the Edwardian era. Must watch if you are looking a good historical fiction show.

    2. The QueenWatch this biography that depicts the death of Princess Diana and traces the journey of the queen. Everything one can fathom about who she is when she is not wearing the crown and facing the public is wonderfully shown in this movie.

    3. VictoriaThe British history is rich in personal stories and this one follows the life of queen Victoria who falls in love with Prince Albert and settles down with him. An excellent watch to add to your list if you want to continue watching some royal stories post The Crown.

    4. VersaillesMoving on to another European terrain rich in history, this show fictionalises the history of Versailles under the reign of King Louis XIV. The show tells the story of what happens when the palace of Versailles is open for the Nobles who eventually realise it is actually meant to imprison them.

    5. Diana: In Her Own WordsThis documentary series has archived footage and speeches from the royal princess’ life and is like a surreal time capsule to watch and experience. The raw footage is quite intriguing and makes one wonder about the beautiful aura this beloved princess had in her lifetime.

    6. Margaret: The Rebel PrincessAnother important figure in the names of women belonging to the royal heritage is that of Princess Margaret. She is known to revolutionise the image of the 20th century woman and her life story is filled with very interesting tales to be narrated.



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    Gender Bending, Gender Fluidity, Gender Neutrality - no matter what you want to call it, the basic premise of all these titles and concepts lies in challenging what ‘masculinity’ traditionally stands for. Why do we need it, you ask?
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    Well, very simply put, we need gender neutrality in order to avoid gender-based discrimination which often arises from archaic beliefs that there are certain things only one gender should do because another is less suited for it. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will agree that this needs to change.

    In India however, where visual representation seems to make a greater impact on people than all the words and logic combined, motion picture and fashion have played an important role in trying to present and normalise gender bending to a great extent.
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    Be it Ayushmann Khuranna’s cross-dressing in films like Dream Girl and Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan, or fashion labels such as Bobo Calcutta and Jaywalking, people are making conscious decisions to normalise gender bending across the board.

    Yet, if you are still unsure about what challenging restrictive and toxic ideals of masculinity looks like in its most basic forms, or perhaps you need that little push to join the bandwagon yourself, check out these five Bollywood celebs and their effortless take on gender bending that will convince you that gender neutrality is indeed the way to go.
    1. Prateik Babbar © Instagram/Prateik Babbar
    One of Bollywood’s most atypical star kids, Prateik Babbar is making headlines for yet again going against the ‘norm’ by choosing to get his nails painted and showing it off to the world. But this isn’t even the first time Prateik challenged traditional standards of masculinity. In 2018, he had walked the ramp for Chola The Label decked up as a drag queen and wow-ed people.
    2. Aamir Khan © Facebook/MTV Beats
    Remember the time Aamir Khan went about flaunting his multiple ear and nose piercings? With kohl-rimmed eyes, oxidised nose pins and chucky earrings covering his lobes, Aamir did a fine job at telling the world that accessories and jewellery aren’t ‘only’ restricted to women and that men can pull them off as effortlessly.

    3. Ranveer Singh © Twitter/Korbin Miles
    Of course Ranveer Singh and his sartorial wardrobe will find a mention on this list. Ranveer has been one of the biggest flag bearers in the field when it comes to normalising gender fluid ensembles. Right from sporting a nath to wearing skirts and other ‘feminine’ cuts, colours and prints out in the public, Ranveer has never shied away from any of it.

    4. Jim Sarbh © Instagram/Jim Sarbh
    This man is known for not giving two fcuks about what the world thinks about his dressing choices. Jim can pull off a crisp, structured suit with just as much panache, as he can gracefully carry flowy, feminine silhouettes. What’s more, you will never find him turning down an opportunity to smash patriarchal notions of masculinity.

    5. Karan Johar © Instagram/Karan Johar
    Another individual who has been loudly rallying for gender fluidity is Karan Johar. Karan’s idea of fashion screams of eccentric styles often bordering on over-the-top yet always inclinng towards the non-binary. From embellished jackets, ***** bow blouses, to loud colours, prints and high heeled boots he has done it all.

    What are your thoughts of gender neutral fashion? Let us know!

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  18. ADMIN
    If someone said that the Indian version of Twitter would actually be called Tooter, you would think that it's pretty clearly a joke. But sadly, an app called Tooter does exist and it's basically a discount Twitter.
    The Swadeshi social network, which is ‘Made in India’, is marketed as an alternative to the 'American social network' sites (while blatantly taking the same interface, but let's just ignore that for now).
    © Tooter
    Coming back to the actual app, it's almost an exact copy of Twitter, right from the blue colour to the entire user interface. Well, I guess, you toot instead of tweet on there, probably.

    The discount Twitter is already one of the biggest topics of discussion on Twitter and the hilarious tweets about it feels like a version of the meme 'can I copy your homework' 'okay, but change a few things'.
    Final Meme on #Tooter vs #Twitter pic.twitter.com/d1WkWfRpMu
    — Veer Sorry Worker (@VeeryaSorry) November 24, 2020 Expectations vs reality?
    #Tooter

    What bhakts what they
    Expecting got pic.twitter.com/1yTq4T06aA
    — زماں (@Dellhiite_) November 24, 2020 Oh wow.
    #Tooter app review. pic.twitter.com/R04exObhY1
    — MS™ (@connectwithms) November 24, 2020 Hmm.
    Well, this is so apt.
    Twitter #Tooter pic.twitter.com/qXyxKBUr6A
    — Sir Cazm (@sircazm) November 25, 2020 So many comparisons.
    #Twitter //. #Tooter



    If you know what I mean - pic.twitter.com/A9bIzYpRzU
    — Time Kill (@TimeKillYT) November 24, 2020 It's so complicated.
    #Tooter Trending On Twitter
    Twitter : pic.twitter.com/5WuBc2wzow
    — ADARSH (@Adarshdvn45) November 24, 2020 Yep.
    Twitter #Tooter pic.twitter.com/fgv3kIhLIC
    — Patriotic Indian (@SwadeshiINC) November 24, 2020 So many fake superheroes.
    Twitter #Tooter pic.twitter.com/PbwuuBgBBL
    — PATHAN (@NOOBMASTERsix99) November 24, 2020 Third should be people talking about Tooter on Twitter.
    Twitter #Tooter pic.twitter.com/4ZkyyxITVF
    — Vinay Shetty (@Vinay045shetty) November 24, 2020 Always up for dragging Race 3.
    #Twitter Crap #Tooter pic.twitter.com/C3oT4ZecA4
    — BLACK BUCK 🦌 (@VintageSRKian) November 25, 2020 Oops.
    #Tooter is new app for do tweets !

    Le Twitter : pic.twitter.com/fdQkLa9kmg
    — Nishant Chandra (@memernishant) November 24, 2020 Uncanny.
    Twitter #Tooter pic.twitter.com/5DMLKHEkBP
    — 𝕱𝖆𝖊𝖖𝖚𝖊 | فائق | फ़ाएक़ (@Fa__ek) November 24, 2020 Okay, then.
    Twitter. #Tooter pic.twitter.com/RB2PLJvQBt
    — Indian Castro (@Mr_Singh86_) November 24, 2020 The pitch meeting.
    Team Tooter having an intense brainstorming session on its UI/UX. #Tooter pic.twitter.com/Zj4E4Sexqe
    — IMRAN KHAN (@imranmkkhan) November 24, 2020
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    The trailer for Bhumi Pednekar’s Durgamati is finally out. It is the official remake of the hit Telugu film, Bhaagamathie, that starred Anushka Shetty in the lead role of a female IAS officer who gets possessed by the ghost of a dead queen. Well, in the trailer released today, you see two major themes ruling the movie - revenge, and justice.
    The trailer starts with some politicians conspiring against a leading politician Ishwar Prasad, played by Arshad Warsi. Mahie Gill is seen in the strong role of a police officer who asks Chanchal Chauhan, played by Bhumi Pednekar, to betray Ishwar Prasad. You also see get to see Jisshu SenGupta and Karan Kapadia who will also be seen in prominent roles. Things take a spooky turn when Bhumi’s character gets possessed by a ghost.
    Sharing the trailer, Bhumi tweeted, “Waited so long to share this one with you. Our sweat, blood & hard work.” Talking about the film, Bhumi had earlier said, “It is the first time that I am helming a film alone and it is exciting as well as nerve-wracking. There is a lot of responsibility on me. I have been very fortunate as an artist and I’m proud of my journey in cinema so far. So, I’m grateful for this opportunity.”
    Here’s the trailer:


    As soon as the trailer was unveiled on YouTube, people started comparing the remake to the original, stating the fact that Anushka Shetty is far better than Bhumi. They are not pleased with how every Bollywood movie is copied from movies down south.
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    © Instagram/Bhumi Pednekar
    © Instagram/Bhumi Pednekar
    © Instagram/Bhumi Pednekar
    Akshay Kumar is one of the producers of the film, which is releasing on Amazon Prime Video on December 11.
    Are you guys planning to watch it? Let us know in the comments section below.

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    This story is testimony to the fact that humanity and love go hand in hand. Major Kamlesh Mani who was on patrolling duty in Chanjimula village near Handwara adopted a boy who cannot listen or speak.

    In August, Major Kamlesh Mani was patrolling and saw a young boy named Gawhar Mir who was sitting at the corner of the road. Mani approached the boy to ask about usual information only to find out that he is both deaf and mute.
    © BCCL
    Soon Major Mani returned to the camp and the boy ran towards the officer and showed him the crate of apples that he brought for him and other officers. They started exchanging small gifts, that's how they became friends and later Major Mani decided to adopt Gawhar.

    Now Major Mani is funding the boy’s education and also recently bought him a smartphone so that both of them can keep in touch. Later, when he met with his family, he found out that the disease runs in the family, and 5 out of 9 people can’t hear or speak.


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